BASIC INFORMATION - WCT produces 4-5 plays in a season (generally August through May). At least one of these shows is a major musical and generally one will be a dinner theatre/tour production that performs at multiple venues in the Central Wisconsin area. Auditions are held at our rehearsal hall, located at: 136 Summer St. Schofield, WI 54476. Auditions last approximately two hours in the evening. At a "straight show" audition (that is, a nonmusical show), you will be asked to read portions of the script. At a musical audition, you may be asked to sing a song and read from the script. The thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat. Our shows are not pre cast; you have as much chance of getting a part as anyone else. And believe me, you WON'T be the only nervous person in the room!

IMPORTANT: The above information is only a "guideline." These indicate how auditions tend to run. However, the final requirements of each show's audition is ultimately up to that show's director and may vary from show to show. For example, a musical audition might require you to come with a prepared piece of music OR the director might ask you to sing something from the show OR you could be asked to do both. To find out what is expected of you at any given audition, it is best to check this page or with our main office for details prior to auditions.

BEING PREPARED - When getting ready to audition, it's best to take a lesson from the Boy Scouts and BE PREPARED. Scripts for upcoming productions can be checked out from our main office for perusal. While it's not a requirement, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you become familiar with a show you want to audition for. Reading from the script will be easier at the audition if you know what to expect. Auditions, as noted, generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time; some directors will see you once and tell you when they're done with you, others will have you read periodically throughout the night. If you are unable to stay the entire time, inform the director or their assistant when you need to leave so they can be sure you have a chance to be seen/heard before you leave. If you leave before the director announces the end of auditions, make sure they know you're leaving so they don't call your name out later in the evening, expecting you to read again.

TIME COMMITMENT - Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Friday for a few hours each night for approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to the opening of the show.